Exterior Lighting Related Problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230

Table 1 shows three common exterior lighting related problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230. The number one most common problem is related to the brake light (eleven problems). The second most common problem is related to the tail light (three problems).

Table 1. Exterior Lighting related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK230

Problem Category Number of Problems
Brake Light problems
11
Tail Light problems
3
Headlights problems
1

Recently reported Exterior Lighting problems of the 1998 Mercedes Benz SLK230

The Brake Light problem

The contact owns a 1998 Mercedes Benz Slk230. While driving at various speeds, the brake warning light illuminated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who stated that the base of the rear passenger side tail lamp melted and diagnosed that the brake light assembly needed to be replaced.   Read details...

The Tail Light problem

After driver's side tail light bulb burned out I replaced bulb three times before having to take it to a mercedes specialty repair shop. I was told I would have to replace the entire tail lamp assembly. While there it was mentioned that another consumer had the same problem.   Read details...

The Headlights problem

-the contact stated that in reference to the 1998 Mercedes Benz slk with current mileage: 85,000 a recall issued on the vehicle dealing with exterior rear brake lights. The contact stated that she called the dealership and gave them the information, they scheduled her an appointment, and told her   Read details...


Exterior Lighting related problems in other Mercedes Benz SLK230 model year vehicles:



SLK230 Service Bulletins
SLK230 Defect Investigations